CONNECTION TO CHARGE CONTROLLER (Not Included)
Connect to Battery:
Connect the Solar Charge Controller
(SCC)
battery side positive to the positive battery terminal and the negative
wire to the negative battery terminal
Connect to Solar Panel:
Each panel comes with a Junction Box – Observe Polarity when connecting panels to controllers and/or batteries.
Use wire nuts to connect included wire to the leads coming out of panel. Use of an experienced installer is
recommended Included Wiring is for single panel connections. Thicker wiring required for multiple panel linking.
Connect positive to positive and negative to negative of SCC. Ensure connections are secure.
LED TESTER
An LED Voltage Tester is included. The voltage tester can be used to test power generated from panel. Simply
connect tester to leads from the solar panel.
FAQ:
What types of batteries can I recharge?
You can recharge all types of 12 volt rechargeable batteries including lead-acid automotive batteries, deep cycle
(traction type) batteries, gel-cell batteries, and heavy duty (stationary type) batteries. When using the Solar Module
to run appliances on a regular basis, we recommend the use of deep cycle marine batteries which are designed to
withstand frequent charge and discharge cycles.
Can the Solar Module drain my battery at night?
Once the solar charge controller is installed there is no danger of reverse current, so you may leave your panel
installed overnight.
Can the Solar Module overcharge my battery?
Yes, but only if used without the charge controller. That is why it is important to use a solar charge controller. Do not
connect the panel directly to the battery with wattages of 15Watt’s or higher. Always use in conjunction with an
appropriately sized solar charge controller.
Can I run my 110 volt appliances with my solar power system?
Yes. You can run your 110 volt appliances with the use of an inverter, which would attach to your battery to change
the battery’s 12 volt (DC) energy into 110 volt (AC) or 220 volt (AC). Inverter is not included.
Can my panel be left outdoors without a protective covering?
Yes. The Solar Module has been weatherproofed and can be mounted outdoors without any additional protection.
Do I have to disconnect the panels from the battery when I drive my RV or while I am recharging my battery
by other means?
No, solar panels are designed to be permanently connected to the battery. There is no need to disconnect them
while driving a RV for example, or when charging the batteries by other means such as AC chargers, or a vehicle’s
generator or alternator.
GENERAL TESTING PROTOCOL
Always test outdoors under optimal sunlight conditions.
A. Test Solar Panels for Voltage.
Connect Voltmeter to each individual panel separately and observe Open Voltage. Open Voltage can range from 16
Volts to 24 Volts. Once all panels test for voltage, proceed to step B. (Using a solar voltage tester is also an option)
B. Test Connection to Charge Controller for Voltage.
Reconnect Solar Panels, and connect to charge controller as per instructions. Measure the open circuit Voltage at
the battery side of the charge controller. Open circuit voltage should read 5-10% lower than without charge
controller. Open circuit measurement will read between 15 and 23.5 Volts DC.
